Mike Okay, growing up in the planned town of Halle-Neustadt in East Germany during the 1980s, recalls the symmetrical cement houses, community flower beds, and playgrounds deeply imprinted in his mind. In his creations, Okay repeatedly revisits East Germany in the '80s and post-unification Germany in the '90s. The juxtaposition of his rough childhood memories with the perfectly symmetrical surroundings creates a blurry and fantastical composition. Okay constructs a joyful microcosm through the recurrent and randomly arranged totemic symbols, presenting his interpretation of a personal utopia within a perfectionist society. As viewers immerse themselves, they may feel transported back to the happiest times of childhood, evoking symbols that stir emotions.